About Mr. Eversole

Mr. Eversole began his education career teaching middle school students in Charlotte Mecklenburg where he taught for eight years. Then, Mr. Eversole moved to Union County. He transitioned from the classroom to being an assistant principal at East Union Middle School in 2006. Mr. Eversole also spent time working in elementary schools. He was an assistant principal at Poplin Elementary and principal at Sandy Ridge. Now he is currently leading the dedicated staff of Marvin Ridge middle school.

Mr. Eversole is from a small town in Ohio, Columbus Grove. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Miami University and his Graduate degree in School Administration from Gardner Webb University. Mr. Eversole resides with his wife and two children in Indian Trail, N.C.

Contact Mr. Eversole

• Phone: 704-290-1510
• Email: james.eversole@ucps.k12.nc.us

Contact Ms. Cross

• Email: elizabeth.cross@ucps.k12.nc.us

About Mr. Kadir

Sulayman Kadir is originally from Cheraw, South Carolina, where he graduated from High School in 1989.  He joined the Army shortly thereafter, where he served in the Gulf War and various other locations while enlisted.  Following military service and with the assistance of the GI Bill, Mr. Kadir attended the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science in 1999.  He later completed a Master of School Administration from Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina, in 2012.

Mr. Kadir began his teaching career in 2002 and has taught several grades at both middle and high school levels for 15 years.  For the last seven years, he has worked as an administrator, serving as an Assistant Principal and Middle School Principal in Charlotte before joining Union County Schools in August 2022.

Mr. Kadir lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, Evelyn, his four sons and his dog Chelsea.  Mr. Kadir is passionate about education and believes the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.

Contact Sulayman Kadir

• Email: sulayman.kadir@ucps.k12.nc.us

About Mrs. Williams

Susan Williams is a Union County native and is happy and proud to be serving in the public school system in which she graduated. She obtained her B.A. in Psychology from Wake Forest University. She finished her language arts, social studies, and gifted licensure at UNCC.  She received her certification in Educational Leadership through Wingate University. She has a graduate degree in Educational Media from Appalachian State University. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and a proud member of Union County’s first cohort of Global Leaders. She has worked as a Team 21 member and Model Classroom Teacher to promote and facilitate the use of technology throughout the county. She is excited to serve the community of Marvin Ridge Middle School.

When not working at school or attending classes, Mrs. Williams can be found watching baseball, reading, cooking, or gardening. She is married to Jim and has two daughters (Sydney and Samantha) both who graduated from Weddington High School. She loves spending time with her granddaughter, Evie and grandson, Vaden. 

Contact Mrs. Williams

• Email: susan.williams@ucps.k12.nc.us

• Dr. Jay Jones
• 704-296-1004, ext. 4089

• Principal: James Eversole
• Representative: Susan Little